The Fifth Badical Chapter of "A Royal Engagement" is now here! So sorry it took so long, I hope it was worth the wait.
Disclaimer: Come on. If I owned Teen Titans, Kim Possible, Batman, or any other character that you've ever head of before, I wouldn't have a silly pen name. Or would I? None the less, I don't own any of these characters. When I do, I'll let you know.
On with the Story!
Chapter 5: Meeting the Mentor, or, How the Gizmo Stole Christmas
Alfred Pennyworth escorted Robin and Starfire to his master's sitting room. "Robin, what do you think he will say?"
"I wish I knew." The two heroes were felling a number of rare emotions: nervousness, uncertainty, and fear. The worst part was just waiting , wondering if coming had truly been the right idea.
"Master Bruce shall be here presently." Alfred pronounced, and left the room. No one would see the slight smile on his face. Dick, getting married! Now if only we could find someone for Bruce.
After what seemed to be an eternity, Bruce Wayne entered. He had a imposing air about him, and even his old protégé felt uneasy in his presence.
"Welcome back, Dick! It's been quite a while since you left. How have you been?"
"Fine. The, um, my friends and I have been doing very well in Jump City. We can even afford to have a little vacation."
"That's great. You are going to introduce me to the young lady?"
"Of course. This is…" Robin had to think. How would he introduce her? After a moment of consideration, he saw no reason to delay the inevitable. "…Starfire. She's my teammate, and my fiancée."
Starfire let out a small "eep!", and Bruce looked gravely at his former charge.
"You do know, Dick, why I always discouraged relationships between teammates?"
"I believe you felt it could be used against us by our foes."
"Well, yes. But that's not all. Do you have any idea how hard it is to live as a couple? It can be incredibly difficult for normal people, but we're not normal. The constant danger of fighting crime can and has destroyed friendships and marriages."
Robin was temporarily silenced, uncertain what to say. Starfire was the next to speak.
"Sir, I recognize that what you say can be true, but is not always so. There are times that such relationships are the only way one can continue in our, um, I believe the word is, profession."
Robin nodded in agreement. "You don't know how many times the only thing that stood between me and death, or a life of crime, was the very close relationship between Starfire and me. If it wasn't for her, who knows where I'd be. As Slade's apprentice? Red-X? Or, most likely, locked up in some nuthouse for the criminally insane."
Bruce replied, "And so, you believe that your prepared for the challenge you will have to face, together? To raise children who may or may not have power and abilities that set them apart?"
The two young heroes answered in unison, "Yes."
"Then I guess there's only one thing left to say: Congratulations. I'm very happy to welcome such a charming and bold young lady into my extended family."
Outside, in the T-car, Beast Boy was well past impatient.
"They've been in there for , like, half an hour! If anything was wrong, they would have said so by now. Besides, I need to go to the bathroom!"
"And you're not going to turn into some animal and relive yourself on the wheels of my baby again! Raven, would you please ask the boy blunder if we can come in? Rob probably just forgot about us."
"If it'll stop you two from whining, sure."
"Robin? What's taking so long? BB and Cy are going crazy!"
Robin sat up at the sound of Raven's voice in his mind.
"Sorry about that. All clear, come on in."
"The rest of my team will be here in a minute." Robin told Bruce.
As Beast Boy entered Wayne Manor, he stopped and stared in awe.
"I can't believe I'm finally here. It's like some wonderful dream come true!"
Cyborg and Raven were equally impressed.
"Why can't we live in a mansion with a faithful butler?" Cyborg asked.
"Because, Bruce Wayne, in addition to being a superhero, is a multibillionaire." Raven replied.
"Oh, yeah."
"Care to take the grand tour?" Bruce Wayne said as he approached the younger heroes.
"Oh, could we? I want to see the Kitchen, and the entertainment center and the gym and the Batcave and…" Cyborg found himself interrupted by Beast Boy. "and the rest room."
"Right this way, Beast Boy." Bruce replied.
"He knows my name? Batman just said my name!" Beast Boy stared at his hero, eyes wide and mouth slightly agape.
"Robin, is something wrong with your friend?"
"No, he gets like that sometimes. I think the last time it was over some moped."
"Robin, I believe the last time Beast Boy had that particular facial expression was when he found that friend Raven had accidentally left her door open when changing her uniform." Starfire commented innocently.
Beast Boy and Raven turned a most unnatural shade of rd, and Cyborg scratched the back of is head. "I wonder how things are going back at the tower?" he said in attempt to change the subject.
Back in Jump City, all was peaceful. In Titans tower, Kim and Ron were preparing to watch a movie.
"They've got 'Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow'." Ron called out.
"Works for me, so long as I get my usual seat." Kim replied, a sly smile on her face.
The two settled down together on the couch, and before long had found a very comfortable position. It seemed that this night would be spent quietly.
"Kimmie, do ya think we could get a plane like that? It would be very helpful on those super long range underwater missions."
"Ron, I really don't think such a pla…"
Kim was cut off by the sound of the alarm.
"What is this, some sort of a drill?" Ron sat up reluctantly.
Kim reached for her Kimmunicater. "Ok, Wade what's going on?"
Her tech man looked at his monitors, which had been linked to the Titan's computers, and replied, "Looks like a break-in at the Gamestation 5 factory."
Ron grew worried. "Oh no! The Gamestation 5 is the most anticipated gift of the holiday season! It won't even be released until November! Kim, somebody's trying to steal Christmas."
Kim looked at her beloved husband with just a hint of irritation. "Ron, nobody's stealing Christmas. They probably just want the factory's equipment to make some robot or something."
The two heroes slipped into their usual mission gear, as Kim thought there would be no need for the battle suit and absolutely refused to go dressed as Starfire and Robin.
She relented somewhat, however, and they rode to the factory on the R-cycle.
"This bike totally rocks!" Ron called out.
When they arrived, the factory was darkened. The two entered cautiously. "Wade, any idea where our bad guy of the night might be?" Kim asked on her Kimmunicater.
"Just walk down the main hallway for 200 yards, and you should see him. Or them, not too sure yet."
"Oh, please let it be a him, or a her, and not them." Rom muttered softly.
In Gothem, the Teen Titans were being treated to the grand tour. After viewing the manor, Bruce led them towards the Batcave.
"Can I be sure I can trust you to keep this a secret?"
Robin spoke for his team. "You can trust Starfire, Raven, and Cyborg, and no one would believe Beast Boy if he told." The team snickered at this comment, with one obvious exception.
"I was just kidding, BB. I know we can trust you, too."
As the last door swung open, all five of the younger heroes stood in awe. Even Robin was taken by the immense size and hallowed reputation of this place, and had a special interest in the many recent modifications.
"So, you haven't just left it as it was the day I left."
"Of course not. There's a new central computer, and a new combat simulation program, which I developed from Cyborg's program." The half robot grinned with pride.
"The Batmobile has also undergone a few upgrades. Anybody care to take her for a spin?"
Cyborg's jaw fell to the floor, when Bruce Wayne smiled. "Sorry, nobody drives my car but me." Cyborg responded with a knowing nod.
Robin stood, again in shock. "Batman made a joke? He must be happier that I thought."
"Ok, we're here. Where's the thief?" Kim asked. She didn't have to wait long to find out.
"KP, watch out!" Suddenly, a small form glided from the rafters, and fired to small blasters at the red head. Kim narrowly dodged their fire, and pulled Ron under a conveyor belt. "You don't think it's…" She didn't have to finish.
"So, what are you bouger eaters doin' here in Jump City?
"Gizmo." Ron replied.
'That's right! Now, it seems that this is the part where somebody attacks somebody. Since your new here, you don't have to chose." With that, the diminutive villain deployed his spider leg and started looking for the two heroes.
"Where are you razzafrazzen, uh what do you call your selves? Well. Looks like you don't want to play. That's ok, I'll smash ya next time." Gizmo redeployed his wings, and headed for a window in the roof, carrying a large sack. As he reached the top, a grappling hook shot up.
"Ron, PULL!"
The hook wrapped itself around Gizmo's leg, and , as he was already overweight with his cargo, he tumbled out of the sky. Kim bound him with her rope.
"Let me go!" Gizmo cried out.
"Not a chance. I still remember the last time we met." Ron replied. (A/n- this story is contained in When in Need, which can be found by clicking my screen name. Sorry that one of the villain's names is wrong.)
"I've gotta know, " Kim said, standing over the small thief, "What did you have planed?"
"Well, I was trying to steal every Gamestation 5 and sabotage the plant, so that the snot faced titans couldn't have one."
Kim was in shock.
"What did I tell ya? Trying to steal Christmas."
In Gothem, the tour had finally finished. The 6 heroes had gathered in the dining room, and where enjoying a small feast.
"Robin, you've got the coolest, uh, foster father." Beast Boy commented while he at his tofu steak and eggplant.
"So, " Bruce decided to ask, "what plans do you have? Have you selected someone to perform the ceremony? Where's it going to be? Who's n the Wedding party?"
"Well, we were planning on having the wedding at St. Augustine's Cathedral with one of the priests leading and Starfire's guardian assisting as the ruler of her home planet. As for the wedding party…"
Every face at the table turned eagerly to here what he would say.
In the Next exciting chapter, Robin's Choice, Or An Engagement Party to Remember, Robin announces who will be best man, based on your suggestions and my whims, and Kim and Ron battle a new to them enemy with a truly strange plot.
I sincerely hope to have it up much sooner. Thanks for reading, and Review. And, anyone who can point out my obscure Star Wars reference will receive special mention in a subsequent chapter.